Privacy Policy

Deutsch Lernen  ·  Bundle ID: com.kzw.deutschlernen  ·  Last updated: April 12, 2026

1. Overview

Deutsch Lernen ("the App", "we", "us") is a German-language learning app for iOS. This Privacy Policy explains what personal data we collect, why we collect it, how it is used, and your rights regarding that data. By using the App, you agree to the practices described here.

2. Data We Collect

Data Source Purpose
Name, email address, profile photo Apple Sign-In / Google Sign-In / Firebase Auth Account creation and identification
User-created word lists and study progress In-app actions Sync across devices via Firestore
XP, streaks, and session statistics In-app actions Progress tracking and gamification
App usage events (screens visited, features used) Firebase Analytics Understanding usage patterns and improving the App
Crash reports and diagnostic logs Firebase Crashlytics Identifying and fixing bugs
Dictionary search terms In-app dictionary feature Fetching word definitions via our own backend (Firebase Cloud Functions)
Device identifiers (e.g., installation UUID) Firebase SDK Analytics and crash correlation

We do not collect:

3. How We Use Your Data

We do not sell, rent, or share your personal data with third parties for advertising or marketing purposes.

4. Third-Party Services

The App integrates the following third-party SDKs and services, each governed by their own privacy policies:

5. Data Retention

Your account data (word lists, progress) is retained in Firestore for as long as your account exists. Analytics and crash data are retained per Google's standard Firebase retention policies (up to 14 months for Analytics events).

If you delete your account, your Firestore data is deleted within 30 days. Analytics and crash data associated with your installation ID may be retained in aggregated or anonymised form.

6. Data Security

All data in transit is encrypted using TLS. Firestore data is encrypted at rest by Google. Access to your Firestore documents is restricted by Firebase Security Rules to your authenticated user ID only.

7. Your Rights

Depending on your jurisdiction, you may have the right to:

To exercise any of these rights, contact us at the email address below. We will respond within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

The App is not directed at children under 13 (or under 16 in the European Economic Area). We do not knowingly collect personal data from children. If you believe a child has provided us with their data, please contact us and we will delete it promptly.

9. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. The "Last updated" date at the top of this page will reflect any changes. Continued use of the App after an update constitutes acceptance of the revised policy.

10. Contact

If you have questions or requests regarding this Privacy Policy, please contact:
Khant Zaw Win
khantzawwin@gmail.com